It is never pleasing to acknowledge a sound on your vehicle that you don’t know where it comes from. You may be questioning what to do when you identify a reversing gear noise that remains on your Hyundai Ioniq? Any gearbox problem can be critical, but before making sure, it is better to do a few checks. Our team has made this paper to support you fix it. First, we will see what the sources and the different gearbox noises can be on Hyundai Ioniq, and second, what are the solutions available to you.
Classical reverse Hyundai Ioniq noises and some tips to preserve your gearbox
Why does the reversing of my Hyundai Ioniq make a different noise from my other speeds?
De facto, adding all gears, bearings and pinions into a gearbox is a difficult task. The noise generated by the reversing of your Hyundai Ioniq is logical. It can be explained in a fairly simple way. Indeed, the gears used for conventional speeds (1st to 5th or 6th) are so-called “helical” gears (oblique gears) . The use of such a pinion makes the noise caused by the gears more quiet than with spur gears chosen for the reverse gear.
Tips to reduce wear on your clutch and gearbox
- Don’t give a big boost:
Certainly, if you kick the throttle hard when you are in reverse or when you put the vehicle in the revs, you risk to burn your clutch or gnawing at the gearbox pinions. - Never reverse while the vehicle is in motion or vice versa:
Reversing the direction of operation of the gearbox during operation is a very bad idea. Indeed, the pressure you will apply on the gears will be significant and you will develop a premature wear and tear of the gears. You can even break the gears of your gearbox at speed by doing so. It will therefore be completely usual if you perceive a reverse noise on your Hyundai Ioniq if you shift gear under these conditions.
Different Hyundai Ioniq reversing noises and their origins
Finally in this section, we will move on to what you are probably most interested in this content, to learn about the cause of reversing noise on Hyundai Ioniq. Here are the 3 typical noises you may be victim of.
I experience a grinding noise when starting in reverse gear
If you acknowledge a grinding noise when you start in reverse with your Hyundai Ioniq, it may be the engine mounts that are tired. Certainly, when the engine is in reverse gear, due to the pinions we saw above the vibrations produced by the gearbox are higher and it is therefore plausible that due to their wear the silentblocks no longer absorb the engine vibrations well. In this case, do not hesitate to read this content for more info about strut mount noises on Hyundai Ioniq.
An increased reverse knocking noise on Hyundai IoniqX
If you are subject to a knocking noise when you are in reverse with your Hyundai Ioniq and this noise tends to amplify as you gain speed. It is plausible that you are going through a serious problem that needs to be solved very fast before destroying your entire gearbox. Indeed, an intensifying rattling noise means that the gears are damaged. If they are, debris will spread to the rest of the box and damage other gears before long. Take your vehicle to your repair shop quickly or read this article about gearbox noise on Hyundai Ioniq for more data.
I perceive a noise when I go in reverse
Hearing a noise when you shift into reverse is normal and linked to the gears and sprockets used in the gearbox. If, on the other hand, you have the feeling that your Hyundai Ioniq reverse gear makes more noise than before, it is plausible that filings have been created and are moving around in it. It is therefore time to empty the box.
